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Living in
Westmont.
Westmont is an unincorporated community in Camden County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Westmont
This is a solidly middle-class to upper-middle-class pocket of South Jersey where you're buying proximity to Philadelphia without the city density—and paying accordingly for it. With a median household income around $115,317 and median home values hovering near $422,200, it's not cheap, but it's noticeably more affordable than many comparable communities closer to the city. You're looking at median rent around $1,754 a month if you prefer flexibility, though the homeownership rate suggests most people here are buying in.
Westmont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Westmont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westmont, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.8%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Westmont
In Westmont, home values are 7% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
65.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Westmont
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Westmont, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Westmont: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Westmont is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Westmont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.5 min avg
How Westmont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westmont, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Haddon Township Police Department, which covers Westmont, runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,569.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Haddon Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Camden County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Camden County, which includes Westmont, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Coastal Flood | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 17 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Camden County, county-wide
Westmont is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Camden County, which includes Westmont, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Camden County, county-wide
Westmont is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westmont has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.88" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.32" |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.07" |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 4.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westmont
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westmont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Camden
Cooper University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Camden
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Stratford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westmont
Westmont's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westmont (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 15,841 students · in-state tuition $17,428 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,776 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
7.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,636 students · in-state tuition $4,560 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westmont
Westmont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
16 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
22 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westmont
Haddon Township Branch Library
15 Macarthur Blvd., Westmont
Cities Near Westmont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westmont?
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Westmont FAQ
Is Westmont, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Westmont's median rent is $1,754/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $115,317/year. Median home value is $422,200.
Is Westmont, New Jersey safe?⌄
Westmont is policed by the Haddon Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 90 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2569 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westmont, New Jersey?⌄
Camden County, which includes Westmont, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westmont, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Westmont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,754/month and median household income is $115,317/year. The median home value is $422,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westmont, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Westmont is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from